2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 301

STARTING AND OPERATING 299 WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the ignition key in the ignition switch. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. CAUTION! Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released. Otherwise, damage to the steering column or shift lever could result. You must also press the brake pedal. REVERSE This range is for moving the vehicle rearward. Use this The following indicators should be used to ensure that range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: NEUTRAL • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever This range is used when the vehicle is standing for all the way forward until it stops. prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine • Look at the instrument cluster to ensure it is in the may be started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the PARK position. vehicle. 5